Description
These French Onion Chicken Meatballs take all the deep, rich flavors of classic French onion soup and turn them into a hearty, comforting dish. Juicy chicken meatballs are seasoned with caramelized onions, thyme, and Parmesan, then baked until golden. They’re finished in a warm, savory beef broth and topped with melty Gruyère cheese for the ultimate bite. Serve them with crusty bread or mashed potatoes to soak up all that delicious broth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Caramelize the onions – Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the meatball mixture – In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, caramelized onions, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Combine gently without overmixing.
- Shape the meatballs – Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Simmer in broth – In a saucepan, bring beef broth to a simmer. Add baked meatballs and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Melt the cheese – Top meatballs with shredded Gruyère. Broil for 1-2 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot with extra broth and crusty bread or mashed potatoes for the perfect cozy meal.
Notes
- Caramelizing the onions properly is key to getting that rich, deep flavor. Be patient and let them turn golden brown.
- For extra crispiness, pan-sear the meatballs before baking them.
- Make it low-carb by swapping the breadcrumbs for almond flour.
- Serving suggestions: These meatballs pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking & Simmering
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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